Man Utd denies takeover talks

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Manchester United denied it had held talks with any prospective bidders a day after Malcolm Glazer, the US sports tycoon, said he was considering a takeover of the Premiership champions.

The statement came as Manchester United began complying with the demands of the Takeover Panel, which has placed the club on bid alert.

The club said: “The board of Manchester United wishes to make clear that, as at today’s date, it has not received any approach, formal or informal, regarding a possible takeover offer for the company.”

The statement also confirmed the number of Manchester United shares issued, meeting Takeover